The Gala

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Auction Items

There are always a plethora of fantastic auction items for both the live and silent auction at the Riverside Gala. This year will be no exception! Items are still being finalized, but be sure to check back as we get closer to the date of the Gala for an updated list.

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Items Include:

• $35 Gift certificate to Thompson Auto Care in Story City, Iowa. 

• One year membership to the Ben Franklin Society. 

• Painting: Richard Theissen 5/50 painting. 

• Iowa State circular carved wooden wall hanging.

• 2 King and Country Concert tickets for the 2019 Iowa State Fair.

• $10 gift card to Cafe Diem.

• Four passes to The Escape Room in Des Moines.

• Iowa State basketball signed by ISU basketball coaches (w/ protective case).

• One hour appearance by Cy and the Iowa State Spirit Squad.

• Staycation Package at Lakeside Hotel and Casino in Osceola (1 free night hotel stay, 2 free buffets of your choice.

• Beautiful horse painting.

• Four general admission passes to the Kansas City Zoo for a 2019 visit. 

• Warrior Lanes in Waukee--90 minutes of unlimited bowling with shoes for 4 people, 2 free games of bowling passes.

• Green Bay Packers 100 year commemorative football with autographs of 2018 team and coaching staff.

• Chicago Bears Autographed 8x11 photo w/ signatures from Akiem Hicks, Leonard Floyd, Mitchell Trubisky, Jordan Howard, and Eddie Jackson.

• Jeff's Pizza in Ames--certificates for 5 free 14", 1 topping pizzas.

• Brush/Creative Spirits in Ames--$70 gift certificate.

• International Wine Package: 8 bottles of international wines (red/white mix)

• Kansas City Royals--2 ticket vouchers for any Monday-Thursday regular season Royals game.

• Handmade Viking Chest replica made of 1" seasoned walnut wood.

• Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe--Two $10 gift certificates.

• Gourmet Coffee Basket with $10 gift certificate to Dinners by Dawn in Story City.

• Wine and Food Basket with $10 gift certificate to Dinners by Dawn in Story City.

• Misty Morning canvas photo of Skunk River from Pete Tekippe Photography.

• Family Photo Session with complimentary 11"x 17" portrait (high school seniors excluded) with Pete Tekippe Photography.

• Roland-Story Norsemen Apparel Basket with $15 gift certificate from PDG Printing.

• Two night stay at the Blue Belle Inn Bed and Breakfast and Tea House in St. Ansgar.

• Wine tasting for up to 16 people at Winestyles of Ankeny

• Public tour and tasting for 4 people at Messina Hof Winery at Bryan, Fredericksburg, or Grapevine, Texas locations (must be 4 people, expires 4/2020)

• Private Pool Party for up to 50 people at Riverside Bible Camp's Aquatic Center.

• Gift Basket and $50 Gift Certificate to Duck Worth Wearing in Ames.

• Chick-Fil-A Gift Tray which includes sandwich coupons, cowbell, stuffed toy and lip balm.

• Pizza Party Pack: 3 large pizzas and $20 gift certificate from Alley's Pizza in Story City.

• Family Dinner and a Movie Package: 4 passes to the Story City Theater and gift certificates for 2 large pizzas (3 topping) from Alleys Pizza in Story City.

• Capital City Overnight Package: 1 night stay and breakfast at the downtown Des Moines Holiday Inn, $50 gift certificate to The Latin King restaurant in Des Moines, $100 gift certificate to Des Moines Performing Arts.

• $20 gift card to Morning Bell Coffee Roasters in Ames.

• 4 general admission tickets to any standup show at the Des Moines Funny Bone through 7/28/19.

• $20 gift certificate to HuHot.

• Gift Basket and $50 gift certificate to The Loft. 

• $20 Campustown Spirit gift card.

• $25 gift card to Olde Main Brewery in Ames.

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• 1929 Model A Ford Truck in very nice condition: bone stock, correct older restoration, full rebuild including ball power train, runs and drives as it should.  Call Chris at 515-733-5271 with questions.  Will be on display outside hall.

• One week of camp at Riverside for the camper of your choice.

• Turkey Hunt weekend for two on 1,000 acre property in NE Iowa includes optional guide, use of bale blinds, use of ATV's, and five star lodging and meals.

• South African Safari for 2 at Zulu Nyala Game Lodge.

• One half- of a processed hog.

• One week vacation lodging in Orlando, Florida February 8-15, 2020.

• One year Harvest Tennis Membership with Tennis Unlimited from Harvest Tennis in Ames.

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If you have an exciting item to donate such as a vacation home, destination accommodations, sports tickets, or a one of a kind item or experience, please call Chris Dahl at 515-733-5271. Thanks in advance for your support!

2018 Riverside Gala

Riverside hosted the 2018 Gala on April 7 at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center in Ames. The event was a great success with 163 attendees attending a Black & White Ball celebrating 75 years of ministry at Riverside! Eric Hanson of KCCI Channel 8, and originally from Roland, served as master of ceremonies and did an excellent job hosting. A social hour with hors d'oeuvres and drinks provided a festive atmosphere as guests visited and bid on silent auction items. Tim Patrick and his Blue Eyes Band provided a lively atmosphere as guests enjoyed the evening. Dinner and the live auction followed shortly.  This was an exciting hour featuring exquisite travel destinations and other fun packages. The silent and live auctions raised a total of $42,526.

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The gala raised just over $60,000, which ensures that Riverside can continue to provide an incredible Christ-centered camp experience for any child who wants to come to Riverside, regardless of their financial situation. Thank you to everyone who came, donated items, and volunteered to make this even happen! Riverside’s Gala is an event that offers elegant food and hospitality and is another way Riverside achieves its mission of knowing Jesus Christ and making Christ known to all.  

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The 2019 Riverside Gala will be held on April 6, and will once again be at the Ames Gateway Hotel & Conference Center.  Please mark your calendar to attend and join others as we celebrate all God does at Riverside.

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Click here to view photos from the 2018 Riverside Gala!